God has given us many instructions in His Word concerning being a good disciple of Jesus. One of those instructions is church attendance. He tells us that we should not just attend, but faithfully participate. He expects us to make it a habit, a lifestyle. And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one … Continue reading Church Is a Gift, Part 1
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Blessing Over Cursing, Part 1
When we think of cursing, we often think of cussing, or swearing. But from the Bible’s perspective, cursing is far more than throwing out a crude cuss word to show frustration. In the Bible, cursing is the equivalent of pronouncing a curse over someone—to show you loath them, to doom them to something evil, and … Continue reading Blessing Over Cursing, Part 1
On God’s Time
As Christians, a beautiful part of our redemption is that God adopted us into His family. He made us His children and heirs to His Kingdom (Romans 8:17, Ephesians 1:3-6). God also chose us to fulfill an incredible assignment as ambassadors for that Kingdom. We not only belong to God, but we also represent … Continue reading On God’s Time
No Competition
Competition is a big part of our culture. From business buildings to sports stadiums, people are constantly competing to see who is best. As Christians, however, God has not called us to compete. He encourages us to support and cheer each other on in our life’s calling, even if others may seem to be better … Continue reading No Competition
Wear Your Crown Book Release!
I'm very excited about my book, Wear Your Crown, because I know how difficult it is to stand confidently as God's child in a culture that holds so many pressures. School, television, social media, and friends seek to undermine every Christian young woman's position as God's daughter. My goal is to help teen girls break … Continue reading Wear Your Crown Book Release!
Water
I don’t have a green thumb. I’ve never been interested in plants, so I haven’t taken the time to delve into the world of foliage. When I’m faced with a crisis concerning the two plants I own, I have to consult the web or a friend. But one thing I do know without being told: … Continue reading Water
Christa Madrid 